WWRI Wins National Award

In October of 2009, the Washington Watersheds Restoration Initiative coalition was awarded the "Rise to the Future - Public Awareness Award" from the Forest Service's National Aquatics Program.  This national award recognizes the outstanding work and dedication of the member groups that make up the WWRI.  In December of 2009, several coalition members travelled to Washington DC to receive the award.  Sue Gunn, the coalition's Director, gave a presentation to the award committee about WWRI's work and the Legacy Roads Program.  For 2010, Congress appropriated $90 million for the Legacy Roads program, nearly doubling the amount appropriated for 2009.  This increase in funds was doubtless due, in part, to the excellent work of the coalition and the effective on-the-ground restoration work resulting from the Legacy Roads program.  Congratulations to all members of the coalition that earned this recognition.  Keep up the great work!!!